i didnt buy that royal plec..after i re-read my post i realized what in irresponible pet owner i sounded like :) he was a gift from my silly not-so-secret admirer..he thinks hes gotten on my good side just because he bought me a $40 fish.hehe :) no,im not being irresponible by buying him and just keeping him in a 5gal by himself..im just not sure if hell eat my plants or not.thanks for your input,so i can get him to a permanent home.